Working from Home Remotely

​Across Australia, many legal and conveyancing businesses are closed, as are courts and other “non-essential” businesses that lawyers and conveyancers rely on every day. Across the industry, there are swirling questions about maintaining business as usual, keeping employees productive, and re-emerging stronger than ever once this passes.

​We have all of your answers here

​The coronavirus outbreak of 2020 has changed the face of law as we know it, but it’s only temporary. As your legal or conveyancing business navigates these waters and prepares for the inevitable future, we’re here to help with resources. Everything on this page is available immediately and for free. If you have more questions, or if we can help you work remotely more productively, please contact us.

​​Guide for legal and conveyancing businessesWorking Remote and Working From Home

COVID-19 has changed everything. Overnight many businesses are working remotely while their offices are closed and their clients need to be reassured. It’s uncharted territory for most lawyers and conveyancers. ​This brief guide will walk you through how to set up a remote office, what technology to use to interact with colleagues and clients, and what to think about as clients approach this new normal. You’ve got questions and we are here to help you with this essential guide.

Working remote is easier with Smokeball, see what our clients have to say:

​"Smokeball includes all the tools for productive remote work. As an employer, it can be difficult to monitor staff and their workload when you're not in the office. Smokeball provides complete visibility and insights on staff's performance. I can easily view what matters my staff are working on and the time spent on tasks. This keeps us all on the same page and ensures nothing gets missed."

​Rebecca Wadelton​Tailored Conveyancing Services

"I love Smokeball's cloud-based software! It offers flexibility and enables productive remote work. The entire team can access all files, matters as well as see each other’s To-Do lists and calendars. This is so helpful for the division of work. Tasks and workflows is a great way for all staff to know what needs to be completed for each matter and who requires help"

Catherine HopePriority Legal Services

"Smokeball's cloud-based system has made the transition to remote work so smooth. We simply picked up our laptops, went home and were able to continue our work. Smokeball's extensive range of automated forms and precedents and daily digest feature has made remote work much easier. Their very friendly help-desk team is also only a phone call away and always willing to help."

Neil CrosthwaiteASAP Lawyers

​"With Smokeball's cloud-based software it’s like we’re in the office even though we're all working remotely. There was no downtime and it was so easy to get set up. All staff can see each other's activity and work collaboratively. My advice to other lawyers and conveyancers is don’t be scared about transferring to a remote business, the process is seamless with Smokeball."​

Seamlessly transition to remote work with Smokeball​Get the essentials for your legal or conveyancing business to start working remotely today: manage your matters, stay in secure contact with your colleagues and clients, and make sure bills go out on time.